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After Burst (1990)

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After Burst is a side-scrolling action platformer released for the original Game Boy in 1990. It was developed by NCS/Masaya, a Japanese game company known for games like the Langrisser series. The game was exclusive to Japan, so it didn’t receive much attention outside of that region.

Key Features of After Burst:

1. Gameplay: You control a soldier navigating through levels filled with enemies and obstacles. The character can use a gun with various ammunition types to deal with enemies. You can also climb walls and ceilings, adding a layer of strategy to movement and combat.
2. Weapon System: One of the distinctive features of After Burst is its weapon system, where players can switch between different types of ammunition (standard, spread shot, etc.) to adapt to different situations.
3. Difficulty: The game is known for its challenging gameplay, typical of many early action platformers on handheld devices.

Since After Burst was a Japan-exclusive title, it didn’t gain much recognition worldwide, but it has some cult appeal for fans of classic Game Boy games.

Critics:
Génération 4 - 90%
Power Play - 59%

Released: October 26, 1990
Machine type: Game Boy
Original System: Game Boy
Developer: Dual
Published by: NCS Corporation
Publishing label: Masaya
Genre: Action
Setting: Sci-fi / futuristic
Music: Atsuhiro Motoyama
Japanese spelling: アフターバースト

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